Est. 1935 · South Euclid, Ohio

Cold drafts.
Warm welcomes.

South Euclid's oldest bar — a former Prohibition speakeasy anchored by a hand-carved wooden bar, with a proper back patio, pavilion, and outdoor TVs. 3rd place · Cleveland.com 2024 Best Burgers poll.

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Kitchen Open until midnight

This Week at the Forest

What's on.

Every week a little different. The patio opens when the sun cooperates.

Hours & Find Us

Come on in.

44121

The Black Forest

Historic landmark · Former speakeasy · Since 1935

4368 Mayfield Rd
South Euclid, OH 44121

Parking

St. John Lutheran Church lot (next door) Street parking on Sheffield Rd

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Private Events

Make it yours for the night.

From birthdays and graduations to reunions, bachelors, and receptions — small gatherings or large parties, we've hosted them. Pick a room, the pavilion, or the whole patio; we'll handle food, drinks, and the rest.

Dates fill fast in patio season and around the holidays.

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Back patio at golden hour with string lights and a full crowd

Around the Bar

The place.

A patio big enough for a block party, a bar small enough to know your name. Tap any photo to zoom in.

The long wooden indoor bar set with plates and pink flowers

Inside

The long wood bar — hand-carved, still the one from the '30s.

Three cocktails lined up at the bar under the Black Forest sign

Cocktails

Fresh brewed espresso martini.

Private event lemonade and vodka bar setup with fresh flowers

Private Events

Bridal shower, set up tableside.

Long wood communal table with navy umbrellas on the patio

Big Table

Built for the whole crew.

Packed back patio with Browns fans on a Sunday

The Patio

Packed for a Browns Sunday.

Group of guys around the firepit on the patio at night

Firepit

The best seat on a playoff night.

Dozens of bourbon glasses lined up on the patio for a tasting flight

Bourbon Tasting

Lined up, poured out.

Large charcuterie board with cheeses, meats, pickles and a cracker tower

Charcuterie

Meat, cheese, and no leftovers.

Front of the Black Forest on Mayfield Rd, South Euclid

Out Front

4368 Mayfield Rd — you can't miss it.

Five friends smiling together at the bar under the Black Forest sign

Owners

Cheers

Long banquet tables set up for a private event

Party Setup

Room for the whole crew.

Large group in matching pink hoodies at the bar for a bachelorette party

Galentines

Pink everything.

Rose-gold Galentines balloon letters over the back room entrance

Galentines

Rose-gold letters up.

Holiday market set up inside the bar with candles, jewelry and local makers

Holiday Market

Local makers, drinks flowing.

Dining room with red leather booths and butcher-block tables

Dining Room

Booths and butcher block.

Red cocktail held up in front of the stag emblem

Signature

Monthly drink specials.

Local student athlete Graduation Party

Events

Graduation Party.

Back patio on a quiet sunny afternoon with umbrellas and a bourbon barrel

Afternoon

Quiet before the rush.

Packed back room decorated in pink for a Galentines lunch

Galentines

Whole room in pink.

Packed bar on Ohio State vs Michigan game day

Game Day

Go Bucks.

Volunteers in matching sweatshirts wrapping holiday gifts at the bar

Gift Wrap

Santas helpers.

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